We know more than a couple of people who live in the Southeastern United States and make this the focal point of their Thanksgiving holiday. They don’t gorge on fat and carbs and then collapse in front of the TV. They take their rides to Daytona Beach for the four-day Turkey Run car show and swap meet, an ever-growing event that marks its 39th birthday this year.

It’s really not the purely hot rod-oriented event that some believe. The 5,000-plus cars that now make the scene include all manner of classic and veteran cars plus American muscle and trucks, in addition to the hot rods. The focal point is Daytona International Speedway, where the Turkey Run hatches at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving day and runs through Sunday. Among the displays of vehicles and more will be a memorabilia auction, arts and crafts and an appearance by Florida’s great racing legend, Don Garlits. For more information, visit DaytonaBeachCarShows.com.